• AECOM
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Infrastructure

  • Pin (2)540 Wickham Street, Brisbane
  • Group (22) Engineering , Engineering Mechanical , Natural Resources - Water , Wastewater Treatment , Water Treatment

Posted : 7/10/25
Applications Close :6/11/25

Come grow with us.

Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems.

We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing).

With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

The Role

Due to significant contract awards within our Australia & New Zealand Water business, we are expanding our Water Infrastructure Team in Southeast Queensland (SEQ), these awards bring a secure 10-year pipeline of work.

How you’ll make a difference

  • As an experienced engineer, you will play a key role delivering mechanical designs as part of our integrated water infrastructure team across Australia and New Zealand.

  • You will provide mechanical engineering design, advice, review and approval whilst maintaining the high standards of delivery excellence established by the team.

  • Work on a diverse range of major national and international water infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment plants, desalination, major pump station and pipelines, dams and headworks, and support our delivery of water, transport, power and urban development projects.

  • You will have opportunities to be mentored by leaders and industry experts in our business and will in turn mentor and develop emerging engineers to shape our future professionals.

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – essential & RPEQ / CPEng – highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated mechanical design experience in water and/or wastewater projects within a dynamic consulting and design environment.
  • Knowledge of applicable design codes, standards and guidelines.
  • Experience delivering multi-disciplinary solutions and leading technical teams (highly regarded).
  • Passion for delivering high quality work, with excellent client and stakeholder engagement skills.

Supporting Documents

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Water Industry Operators Association

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